Man Killed, Others Injured in Multi Vehicle Crash April 20th in East Las Vegas

A crash April 20th in East Las Vegas was the 29th traffic-related fatality in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction this year, 8 News Now Las Vegas reported. The crash involved 10 cars and 16 people. A 69-year-old man tragically died and multiple other people involved in the crash suffered injuries ranging from minor to major.

According to police, the 69-year-old man was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry southbound on Lamb on Monday afternoon around 3:40 PM, approaching the intersection of East Sahara Avenue. For unknown reasons, he failed to stop and crashed into several other vehicles stopped at the intersection, including a 2017 Honda HRV. Both the man driving the Toyota and the driver of the Honda were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Trauma Center.

The driver of the Toyota died, and the driver of the Honda had serious injuries. Police were investigating the cause of the accident. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all involved in this accident.

Nevada Multi Vehicle Crash Liability

Accidents like this one with so many vehicles can be difficult to investigate. It is much easier to determine fault and specifically what happened when there are just two vehicles involved. Actions can be attributed to one driver or another driver. When there are multiple vehicles involved, or up to 10 vehicles as we saw here,  figuring out actions and  liability can become much more complicated.

Did more than one party contribute? Some of the common causes of car accidents in Las Vegas are driver distraction, speeding, impairment from drugs or alcohol, or falling asleep at the wheel.

When accidents are caused by negligent or reckless actions of another driver, injured victims may be entitled to compensation for their accident related medical bills, lost earnings from being unable to work, pain and suffering and other damages. Especially in a multi-vehicle crash, it is important to not delay in seeking an attorney.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits During Coronavirus Pandemic

After a Nevada car accident, a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer can be a valuable resource for injured victims. Because you have only one opportunity to pursue a personal injury claim, it is important to choose a lawyer with the experience and skills to advocate for the full and fair, maximum compensation you deserve and aggressively negotiate with insurance companies.

LV Personal Injury Lawyers are open for business during the COVID-19 pandemic. We use phone and video conferencing to communicate with our clients and insurance companies.  If you or a family member were involved in a crash and would like to know more about your legal rights, contact us for a free consultation. In our no-obligation consultation, we will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and provide an experienced-based opinion of the value of your case.

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We offer free consultations and handle all Las Vegas personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.

There is never a fee unless we recover money for you. Contact us today to discuss your potential case with one of our attorneys.